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Can you use Hyaluronic Acid with Vitamin C?

Great combo

Yes, and they work even better together.

Hyaluronic Acid cushions Vitamin C: it hydrates and supports the barrier while the active does its work. That means less irritation and better results.

How to use them

Use them in the same routine in the morning. Apply Vitamin C first, then Hyaluronic Acid, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.

  1. 1
    CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
  2. 2
    Vitamin C10% – 20%, wait about 1 minute
  3. 3
    Hyaluronic Acid0.1% – 2%
  4. 4
    Moisturiserthen SPF 50 in the morning

What Hyaluronic Acid does

A humectant that holds many times its weight in water, plumping skin and smoothing dehydration lines. It pairs well with almost everything and cushions harsher actives.

Typical strength
0.1% – 2%
When
AM/PM
Irritation
Best for
Dry, Normal, Oily, Combination And Sensitive skin

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What Vitamin C does

A powerful antioxidant that brightens dull skin, fades dark spots and boosts your sunscreen's protection against free radicals. Pure L-ascorbic acid works best at a low pH and oxidises (turns orange) quickly.

Typical strength
10% – 20%
When
AM
Irritation
Best for
Normal, Oily, Combination And Dry skin

Everything that pairs with Vitamin C →

Frequently asked questions

Can I use Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C together?

Yes, and they work even better together. Hyaluronic Acid cushions Vitamin C: it hydrates and supports the barrier while the active does its work. That means less irritation and better results.

Which goes first, Hyaluronic Acid or Vitamin C?

Apply Vitamin C first, then Hyaluronic Acid. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.

Should I use Hyaluronic Acid in the morning or at night?

Hyaluronic Acid: works morning or night. Apply on slightly damp skin and seal with a moisturiser. In very dry air, skipping the seal can leave skin tighter.

Should I use Vitamin C in the morning or at night?

Vitamin C: best in the morning. Apply in the morning on clean skin before moisturiser and sunscreen. Store it away from light and heat, and throw it out once it turns dark orange.

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